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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.49, 1,413.91 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.49, 1,413.91 and 326.28 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.49 : 1,413.91 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.49/1,413.91 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.49x = 1,413.91 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.49x = 461,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,326.48/942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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