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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.83, 1,416.93 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.83, 1,416.93 and 328.51 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.83 : 1,416.93 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.83/1,416.93 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.83x = 1,416.93 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.83x = 465,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,475.67/944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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