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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.32, 1,416 and 636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.32, 1,416 and 636.52 is: 954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.32 : 1,416 = 636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.32/1,416 = 636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.32x = 1,416 × 636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.32x = 901,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,312.32/944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.46

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