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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.21, 1,412.46 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.21, 1,412.46 and 325.79 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.21 : 1,412.46 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.21/1,412.46 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.21x = 1,412.46 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.21x = 460,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,158.28/942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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