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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.87, 1,414.32 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.87, 1,414.32 and 326.73 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.87 : 1,414.32 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.87/1,414.32 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.87x = 1,414.32 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.87x = 462,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,100.77/942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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