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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.50, 1,416.39 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.50, 1,416.39 and 328.06 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.50 : 1,416.39 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.50/1,416.39 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.50x = 1,416.39 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.50x = 464,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,660.90/944.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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