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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.52, 1,415.88 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.52, 1,415.88 and 327.90 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.52 : 1,415.88 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.52/1,415.88 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.52x = 1,415.88 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.52x = 464,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,267.05/944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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