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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944, 1,416.48 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944, 1,416.48 and 424.16 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944 : 1,416.48 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944/1,416.48 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944x = 1,416.48 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944x = 600,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,814.16/944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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