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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.65, 1,414.08 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.65, 1,414.08 and 326.28 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.65 : 1,414.08 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.65/1,414.08 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.65x = 1,414.08 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.65x = 461,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,386.02/942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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