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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.89, 1,415.83 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.89, 1,415.83 and 327.59 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.89 : 1,415.83 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.89/1,415.83 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.89x = 1,415.83 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.89x = 463,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,811.75/943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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