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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,415.51 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,415.51 and 327.71 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,415.51 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,415.51 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,415.51 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 463,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,879.91/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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