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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.51, 1,416.78 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.51, 1,416.78 and 295.26 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.51 : 1,416.78 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.51/1,416.78 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.51x = 1,416.78 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.51x = 418,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,318.46/944.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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