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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.28, 1,413.15 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.28, 1,413.15 and 325.83 is: 488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.28 : 1,413.15 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.28/1,413.15 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.28x = 1,413.15 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.28x = 460,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,446.66/942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.65

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