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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.52, 1,414.31 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.52, 1,414.31 and 326.79 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.52 : 1,414.31 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.52/1,414.31 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.52x = 1,414.31 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.52x = 462,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,180.73/943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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