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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.68, 1,416.93 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.68, 1,416.93 and 295.39 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.68 : 1,416.93 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.68/1,416.93 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.68x = 1,416.93 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.68x = 418,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,546.95/944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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