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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.15, 1,415.77 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.15, 1,415.77 and 424.16 is: 636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.15 : 1,415.77 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.15/1,415.77 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.15x = 1,415.77 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.15x = 600,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,513.00/944.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.04

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