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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,417.05 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,417.05 and 295.44 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,417.05 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,417.05 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,417.05 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 418,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,653.25/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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