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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,413.80 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,413.80 and 326.36 is: 489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,413.80 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,413.80 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,413.80 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 461,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,407.77/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.41

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