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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.63, 1,417.07 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.63, 1,417.07 and 295.41 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.63 : 1,417.07 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.63/1,417.07 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.63x = 1,417.07 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.63x = 418,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,615.17/944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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