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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.43, 1,416.57 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.43, 1,416.57 and 424.46 is: 636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.43 : 1,416.57 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.43/1,416.57 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.43x = 1,416.57 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.43x = 601,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,277.30/944.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.66

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