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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,411.72 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,411.72 and 324.98 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,411.72 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,411.72 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,411.72 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 458,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,780.77/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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