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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.54, 1,413.94 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.54, 1,413.94 and 326.08 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.54 : 1,413.94 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.54/1,413.94 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.54x = 1,413.94 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.54x = 461,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,057.56/942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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