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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.17, 1,416.57 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.17, 1,416.57 and 328.03 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.17 : 1,416.57 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.17/1,416.57 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.17x = 1,416.57 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.17x = 464,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,677.46/944.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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