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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.83, 1,415.75 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.83, 1,415.75 and 327.69 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.83 : 1,415.75 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.83/1,415.75 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.83x = 1,415.75 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.83x = 463,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,925.48/943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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