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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,414.82 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,414.82 and 327.24 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,414.82 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,414.82 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,414.82 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 462,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,985.70/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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