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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.07, 1,416.30 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.07, 1,416.30 and 328.27 is: 492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.07 : 1,416.30 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.07/1,416.30 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.07x = 1,416.30 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.07x = 464,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,928.80/944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.47

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