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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,415.21 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,415.21 and 327.48 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,415.21 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,415.21 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,415.21 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 463,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,445.89/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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