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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.35, 1,415.34 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.35, 1,415.34 and 423.61 is: 634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.35 : 1,415.34 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.35/1,415.34 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.35x = 1,415.34 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.35x = 599,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,548.64/944.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.88

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