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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.61, 1,416.35 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.61, 1,416.35 and 286.29 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.61 : 1,416.35 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.61/1,416.35 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.61x = 1,416.35 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.61x = 405,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,485.41/944.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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