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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.87, 1,412.91 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.87, 1,412.91 and 325.51 is: 488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.87 : 1,412.91 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.87/1,412.91 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.87x = 1,412.91 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.87x = 459,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,916.33/941.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.30

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