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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.40, 1,416.32 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.40, 1,416.32 and 424.10 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.40 : 1,416.32 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.40/1,416.32 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.40x = 1,416.32 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.40x = 600,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,661.31/944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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