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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.35, 1,416.23 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.35, 1,416.23 and 286.20 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.35 : 1,416.23 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.35/1,416.23 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.35x = 1,416.23 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.35x = 405,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,320.69/944.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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