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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.31, 1,416.99 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.31, 1,416.99 and 328.51 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.31 : 1,416.99 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.31/1,416.99 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.31x = 1,416.99 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.31x = 465,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,490.42/945.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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