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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.22, 1,416.12 and 396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.22, 1,416.12 and 396.81 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.22 : 1,416.12 = 396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.22/1,416.12 = 396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.22x = 1,416.12 × 396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.22x = 561,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,930.58/944.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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