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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,416.57 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,416.57 and 396.46 is: 594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,416.57 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,416.57 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,416.57 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 561,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,613.34/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.45

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