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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,414.59 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,414.59 and 326.46 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,414.59 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,414.59 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,414.59 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 461,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,807.05/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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