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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.55, 1,413.48 and 326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.55, 1,413.48 and 326.09 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.55 : 1,413.48 = 326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.55/1,413.48 = 326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.55x = 1,413.48 × 326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.55x = 460,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,921.69/942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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