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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,411.89 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,411.89 and 316.66 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,411.89 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,411.89 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,411.89 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 447,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,090.85/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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