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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.12, 1,414.81 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.12, 1,414.81 and 416.39 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.12 : 1,414.81 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.12/1,414.81 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.12x = 1,414.81 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.12x = 589,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,103.58/944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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