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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.74, 1,417.50 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.74, 1,417.50 and 424.38 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.74 : 1,417.50 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.74/1,417.50 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.74x = 1,417.50 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.74x = 601,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,558.65/944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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