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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.72, 1,417.04 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.72, 1,417.04 and 328.40 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.72 : 1,417.04 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.72/1,417.04 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.72x = 1,417.04 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.72x = 465,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,355.94/944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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