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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.65, 1,417.04 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.65, 1,417.04 and 295.38 is: 443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.65 : 1,417.04 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.65/1,417.04 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.65x = 1,417.04 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.65x = 418,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,556.71/944.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.08

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