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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.81, 1,417.34 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.81, 1,417.34 and 320.22 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.81 : 1,417.34 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.81/1,417.34 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.81x = 1,417.34 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.81x = 453,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,859.01/944.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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