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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.55, 1,411.98 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.55, 1,411.98 and 325.09 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.55 : 1,411.98 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.55/1,411.98 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.55x = 1,411.98 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.55x = 459,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,020.58/941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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