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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.18, 1,416 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.18, 1,416 and 286.12 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.18 : 1,416 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.18/1,416 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.18x = 1,416 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.18x = 405,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,145.92/944.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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