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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.98, 1,413.99 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.98, 1,413.99 and 326.48 is: 489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.98 : 1,413.99 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.98/1,413.99 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.98x = 1,413.99 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.98x = 461,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,639.46/942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.55

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