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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,416.86 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,416.86 and 295.32 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,416.86 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,416.86 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,416.86 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 418,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,420.75/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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