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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,414.28 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,414.28 and 326.62 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,414.28 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,414.28 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,414.28 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 461,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,934.72/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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