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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,412.97 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,412.97 and 325.86 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,412.97 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,412.97 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,412.97 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 460,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,430.40/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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