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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.66, 1,412.21 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.66, 1,412.21 and 325.20 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.66 : 1,412.21 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.66/1,412.21 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.66x = 1,412.21 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.66x = 459,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,251.51/941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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