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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.32, 1,416.80 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.32, 1,416.80 and 488 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.32 : 1,416.80 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.32/1,416.80 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.32x = 1,416.80 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.32x = 691,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,398.40/944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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