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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.22, 1,413.28 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.22, 1,413.28 and 326.61 is: 489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.22 : 1,413.28 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.22/1,413.28 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.22x = 1,413.28 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.22x = 461,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,591.38/943.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.38

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