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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,413.21 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,413.21 and 325.70 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,413.21 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,413.21 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,413.21 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 460,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,282.50/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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