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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.67, 1,412.78 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.67, 1,412.78 and 325.53 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.67 : 1,412.78 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.67/1,412.78 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.67x = 1,412.78 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.67x = 459,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,900.65/941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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