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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.01, 1,415.95 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.01, 1,415.95 and 328.15 is: 492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.01 : 1,415.95 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.01/1,415.95 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.01x = 1,415.95 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.01x = 464,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,643.99/944.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.20

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