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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.18, 1,413.20 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.18, 1,413.20 and 326.54 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.18 : 1,413.20 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.18/1,413.20 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.18x = 1,413.20 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.18x = 461,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,466.33/943.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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