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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.66, 1,416.51 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.66, 1,416.51 and 424.22 is: 636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.66 : 1,416.51 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.66/1,416.51 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.66x = 1,416.51 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.66x = 600,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,907.27/944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.11

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