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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,416.36 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,416.36 and 327.70 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,416.36 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,416.36 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,416.36 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 464,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,147.23/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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