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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.57, 1,416.89 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.57, 1,416.89 and 328.28 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.57 : 1,416.89 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.57/1,416.89 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.57x = 1,416.89 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.57x = 465,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,127.92/944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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