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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.31, 1,416.46 and 619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.31, 1,416.46 and 619.60 is: 929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.31 : 1,416.46 = 619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.31/1,416.46 = 619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.31x = 1,416.46 × 619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.31x = 877,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,638.62/944.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.40

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