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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.47, 1,416.61 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.47, 1,416.61 and 396.50 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.47 : 1,416.61 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.47/1,416.61 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.47x = 1,416.61 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.47x = 561,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,683.88/944.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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