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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.84, 1,417.40 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.84, 1,417.40 and 295.64 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.84 : 1,417.40 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.84/1,417.40 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.84x = 1,417.40 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.84x = 419,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,040.14/944.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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