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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.34, 1,416.60 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.34, 1,416.60 and 328.20 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.34 : 1,416.60 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.34/1,416.60 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.34x = 1,416.60 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.34x = 464,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,928.12/944.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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