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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.26, 1,413.73 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.26, 1,413.73 and 326.03 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.26 : 1,413.73 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.26/1,413.73 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.26x = 1,413.73 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.26x = 460,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,911.32/942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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