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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.95, 1,414.15 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.95, 1,414.15 and 326.63 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.95 : 1,414.15 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.95/1,414.15 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.95x = 1,414.15 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.95x = 461,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,903.81/942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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