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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,416.70 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,416.70 and 295.06 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,416.70 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,416.70 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,416.70 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 418,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,011.50/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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