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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,412.47 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,412.47 and 325.44 is: 488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,412.47 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,412.47 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,412.47 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 459,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,667.52/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.00

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