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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,414.44 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,414.44 and 326.72 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,414.44 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,414.44 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,414.44 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 462,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,126.46/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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