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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,417.60 and 620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,417.60 and 620.08 is: 930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,417.60 = 620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,417.60 = 620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,417.60 × 620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 879,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,025.41/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.38

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