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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.30, 1,416.36 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.30, 1,416.36 and 295.04 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.30 : 1,416.36 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.30/1,416.36 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.30x = 1,416.36 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.30x = 417,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,882.85/944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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