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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,413.11 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,413.11 and 325.83 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,413.11 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,413.11 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,413.11 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 460,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,433.63/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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