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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.48, 1,414.30 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.48, 1,414.30 and 326.72 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.48 : 1,414.30 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.48/1,414.30 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.48x = 1,414.30 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.48x = 462,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,073.02/943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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