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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,417.50 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,417.50 and 295.55 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,417.50 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,417.50 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,417.50 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 418,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,940.35/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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