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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.41, 1,416.62 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.41, 1,416.62 and 295.20 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.41 : 1,416.62 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.41/1,416.62 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.41x = 1,416.62 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.41x = 418,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,186.22/944.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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