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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.13, 1,414.58 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.13, 1,414.58 and 326.75 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.13 : 1,414.58 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.13/1,414.58 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.13x = 1,414.58 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.13x = 462,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,205.31/943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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