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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.59, 1,416.61 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.59, 1,416.61 and 328.28 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.59 : 1,416.61 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.59/1,416.61 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.59x = 1,416.61 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.59x = 465,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,042.97/944.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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