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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.54, 1,414.24 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.54, 1,414.24 and 326.68 is: 490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.54 : 1,414.24 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.54/1,414.24 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.54x = 1,414.24 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.54x = 462,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,003.92/942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.17

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