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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.50, 1,303.46 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.50, 1,303.46 and 590.64 is: 815.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.50 : 1,303.46 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.50/1,303.46 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.50x = 1,303.46 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.50x = 769,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,866.14/944.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.11

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