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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.03, 1,412.66 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.03, 1,412.66 and 325.57 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.03 : 1,412.66 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.03/1,412.66 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.03x = 1,412.66 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.03x = 459,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,917.00/942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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