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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.57, 1,416.30 and 286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.57, 1,416.30 and 286.25 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.57 : 1,416.30 = 286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.57/1,416.30 = 286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.57x = 1,416.30 × 286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.57x = 405,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,415.88/944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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