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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.92, 1,413.86 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.92, 1,413.86 and 326.57 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.92 : 1,413.86 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.92/1,413.86 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.92x = 1,413.86 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.92x = 461,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,715.56/942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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