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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.37, 1,414.26 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.37, 1,414.26 and 326.68 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.37 : 1,414.26 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.37/1,414.26 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.37x = 1,414.26 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.37x = 462,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,014.88/943.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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