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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,417.02 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,417.02 and 328.54 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,417.02 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,417.02 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,417.02 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 465,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,547.75/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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