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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.67, 1,413.65 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.67, 1,413.65 and 326.26 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.67 : 1,413.65 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.67/1,413.65 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.67x = 1,413.65 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.67x = 461,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,220.03/942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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