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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.34, 1,416.65 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.34, 1,416.65 and 295.13 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.34 : 1,416.65 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.34/1,416.65 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.34x = 1,416.65 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.34x = 418,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,087.36/944.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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