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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.44, 1,416.86 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.44, 1,416.86 and 397.08 is: 595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.44 : 1,416.86 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.44/1,416.86 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.44x = 1,416.86 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.44x = 562,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,606.27/944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.71

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