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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,416.96 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,416.96 and 396.36 is: 594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,416.96 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,416.96 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,416.96 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 561,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,626.27/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.65

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