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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.18, 1,416.09 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.18, 1,416.09 and 319.51 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.18 : 1,416.09 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.18/1,416.09 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.18x = 1,416.09 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.18x = 452,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,447.84/944.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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