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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944, 1,416.60 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944, 1,416.60 and 488 is: 732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944 : 1,416.60 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944/1,416.60 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944x = 1,416.60 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944x = 691,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,300.80/944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.31

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