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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,417.02 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,417.02 and 397.20 is: 595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,417.02 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,417.02 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,417.02 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 562,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,840.34/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.75

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