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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.07, 1,416.61 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.07, 1,416.61 and 396.63 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.07 : 1,416.61 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.07/1,416.61 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.07x = 1,416.61 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.07x = 561,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,877.61/944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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