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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.33, 1,414.66 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.33, 1,414.66 and 326.87 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.33 : 1,414.66 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.33/1,414.66 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.33x = 1,414.66 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.33x = 462,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,408.28/943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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