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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.95, 1,413.60 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.95, 1,413.60 and 326.23 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.95 : 1,413.60 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.95/1,413.60 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.95x = 1,413.60 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.95x = 461,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,158.73/942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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