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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,414.89 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,414.89 and 423.90 is: 635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,414.89 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,414.89 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,414.89 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 599,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,771.87/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.28

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