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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,416.80 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,416.80 and 295.36 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,416.80 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,416.80 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,416.80 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 418,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,466.05/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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