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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,416.29 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,416.29 and 286.07 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,416.29 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,416.29 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,416.29 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 405,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,154.54/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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