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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.79, 1,412.75 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.79, 1,412.75 and 325.48 is: 488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.79 : 1,412.75 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.79/1,412.75 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.79x = 1,412.75 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.79x = 459,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,821.87/941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.24

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