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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.85, 1,411.87 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.85, 1,411.87 and 325.09 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.85 : 1,411.87 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.85/1,411.87 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.85x = 1,411.87 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.85x = 458,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,981.95/941.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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