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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.09, 1,416.50 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.09, 1,416.50 and 424.34 is: 636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.09 : 1,416.50 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.09/1,416.50 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.09x = 1,416.50 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.09x = 601,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,075.91/944.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.67

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