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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,415.86 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,415.86 and 294.63 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,415.86 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,415.86 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,415.86 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 417,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,154.83/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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