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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.09, 1,415.78 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.09, 1,415.78 and 327.63 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.09 : 1,415.78 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.09/1,415.78 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.09x = 1,415.78 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.09x = 463,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,852.00/944.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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