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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.75, 1,413.85 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.75, 1,413.85 and 326.29 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.75 : 1,413.85 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.75/1,413.85 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.75x = 1,413.85 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.75x = 461,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,325.12/942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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