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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.63, 1,416.67 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.63, 1,416.67 and 396.93 is: 595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.63 : 1,416.67 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.63/1,416.67 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.63x = 1,416.67 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.63x = 562,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,317.83/944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.28

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