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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,416.96 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,416.96 and 602.88 is: 904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,416.96 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,416.96 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,416.96 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 854,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,256.84/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.32

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