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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,416.04 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,416.04 and 424.12 is: 636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,416.04 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,416.04 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,416.04 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 600,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,570.88/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.14

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