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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,416.57 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,416.57 and 286.38 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,416.57 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,416.57 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,416.57 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 405,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,677.32/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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