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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,414.58 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,414.58 and 326.61 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,414.58 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,414.58 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,414.58 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 462,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,014.34/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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