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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.52, 1,416.69 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.52, 1,416.69 and 328.11 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.52 : 1,416.69 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.52/1,416.69 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.52x = 1,416.69 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.52x = 464,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,830.16/944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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