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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.03, 1,423.71 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.03, 1,423.71 and 324.18 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.03 : 1,423.71 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.03/1,423.71 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.03x = 1,423.71 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.03x = 461,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,532.16/949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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