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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.62, 1,412.66 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.62, 1,412.66 and 325.32 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.62 : 1,412.66 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.62/1,412.66 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.62x = 1,412.66 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.62x = 459,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,564.92/941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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