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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.45, 1,413.36 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.45, 1,413.36 and 326.16 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.45 : 1,413.36 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.45/1,413.36 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.45x = 1,413.36 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.45x = 460,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,981.50/942.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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