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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,414.44 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,414.44 and 326.88 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,414.44 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,414.44 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,414.44 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 462,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,352.15/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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