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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.18, 1,414.83 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.18, 1,414.83 and 326.98 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.18 : 1,414.83 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.18/1,414.83 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.18x = 1,414.83 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.18x = 462,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,621.11/943.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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