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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.89, 1,414.33 and 326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.89, 1,414.33 and 326.59 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.89 : 1,414.33 = 326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.89/1,414.33 = 326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.89x = 1,414.33 × 326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.89x = 461,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,901.68/942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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