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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,416.83 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,416.83 and 328.07 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,416.83 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,416.83 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,416.83 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 464,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,821.32/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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