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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,412.66 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,412.66 and 325.63 is: 488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,412.66 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,412.66 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,412.66 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 460,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,002.85/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.35

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