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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.44, 1,413.15 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.44, 1,413.15 and 326.10 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.44 : 1,413.15 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.44/1,413.15 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.44x = 1,413.15 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.44x = 460,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,822.92/942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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