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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.48, 1,415.76 and 431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.48, 1,415.76 and 431.84 is: 647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.48 : 1,415.76 = 431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.48/1,415.76 = 431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.48x = 1,415.76 × 431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.48x = 611,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,381.80/944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.32

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