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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.89, 1,412.96 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.89, 1,412.96 and 325.43 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.89 : 1,412.96 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.89/1,412.96 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.89x = 1,412.96 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.89x = 459,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,819.57/941.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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