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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,417.23 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,417.23 and 396.77 is: 595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,417.23 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,417.23 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,417.23 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 562,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,307.26/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.54

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