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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.40, 1,303.76 and 608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.40, 1,303.76 and 608.48 is: 840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.40 : 1,303.76 = 608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.40/1,303.76 = 608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.40x = 1,303.76 × 608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.40x = 793,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,311.88/944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.02

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