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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,413.25 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,413.25 and 325.93 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,413.25 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,413.25 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,413.25 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 460,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,620.57/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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