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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.25, 1,413.27 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.25, 1,413.27 and 325.91 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.25 : 1,413.27 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.25/1,413.27 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.25x = 1,413.27 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.25x = 460,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,591.76/942.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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