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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,414.26 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,414.26 and 326.43 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,414.26 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,414.26 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,414.26 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 461,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,656.89/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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