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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.18, 1,412.16 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.18, 1,412.16 and 325.32 is: 487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.18 : 1,412.16 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.18/1,412.16 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.18x = 1,412.16 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.18x = 459,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,403.89/942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.60

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