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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.77, 1,414.05 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.77, 1,414.05 and 326.36 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.77 : 1,414.05 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.77/1,414.05 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.77x = 1,414.05 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.77x = 461,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,489.36/942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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