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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,414.64 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,414.64 and 326.66 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,414.64 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,414.64 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,414.64 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 462,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,097.60/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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