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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.48, 1,411.91 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.48, 1,411.91 and 325.03 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.48 : 1,411.91 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.48/1,411.91 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.48x = 1,411.91 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.48x = 458,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,913.11/941.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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