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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.90, 1,412.37 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.90, 1,412.37 and 325.42 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.90 : 1,412.37 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.90/1,412.37 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.90x = 1,412.37 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.90x = 459,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,609.91/941.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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