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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.69, 1,417.05 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.69, 1,417.05 and 328.46 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.69 : 1,417.05 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.69/1,417.05 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.69x = 1,417.05 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.69x = 465,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,437.16/944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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