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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.48, 1,415.28 and 396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.48, 1,415.28 and 396.37 is: 593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.48 : 1,415.28 = 396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.48/1,415.28 = 396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.48x = 1,415.28 × 396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.48x = 560,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,968.34/944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.94

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