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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,415.98 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,415.98 and 327.70 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,415.98 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,415.98 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,415.98 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 464,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,016.65/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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