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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,413.59 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,413.59 and 325.85 is: 488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,413.59 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,413.59 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,413.59 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 460,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,609.60/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.81

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