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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,414.75 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,414.75 and 326.74 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,414.75 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,414.75 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,414.75 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 462,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,255.42/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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