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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.98, 1,414.10 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.98, 1,414.10 and 326.49 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.98 : 1,414.10 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.98/1,414.10 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.98x = 1,414.10 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.98x = 461,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,687.88/942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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