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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.15, 1,415.09 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.15, 1,415.09 and 396.18 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.15 : 1,415.09 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.15/1,415.09 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.15x = 1,415.09 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.15x = 560,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,628.38/944.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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