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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,414.81 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,414.81 and 326.91 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,414.81 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,414.81 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,414.81 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 462,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,513.90/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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