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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.07, 1,416.06 and 294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.07, 1,416.06 and 294.79 is: 442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.07 : 1,416.06 = 294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.07/1,416.06 = 294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.07x = 1,416.06 × 294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.07x = 417,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,440.33/944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.17

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