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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,418.92 and 555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,418.92 and 555.46 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,418.92 = 555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,418.92 = 555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,418.92 × 555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 788,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,148.37/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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