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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.51, 1,415.34 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.51, 1,415.34 and 326.97 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.51 : 1,415.34 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.51/1,415.34 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.51x = 1,415.34 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.51x = 462,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,766.64/943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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