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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,413.25 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,413.25 and 325.74 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,413.25 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,413.25 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,413.25 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 460,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,351.24/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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