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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.48, 1,411.24 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.48, 1,411.24 and 324.97 is: 487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.48 : 1,411.24 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.48/1,411.24 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.48x = 1,411.24 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.48x = 458,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,610.66/941.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.12

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