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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.14, 1,416.22 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.14, 1,416.22 and 327.85 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.14 : 1,416.22 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.14/1,416.22 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.14x = 1,416.22 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.14x = 464,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,302.55/944.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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