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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.67, 1,415.56 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.67, 1,415.56 and 396.55 is: 594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.67 : 1,415.56 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.67/1,415.56 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.67x = 1,415.56 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.67x = 561,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,336.57/944.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.22

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