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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,417.02 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,417.02 and 295.44 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,417.02 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,417.02 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,417.02 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 418,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,644.39/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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