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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.96, 1,415.52 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.96, 1,415.52 and 294.64 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.96 : 1,415.52 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.96/1,415.52 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.96x = 1,415.52 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.96x = 417,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,068.81/943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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