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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.87, 1,417.55 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.87, 1,417.55 and 295.61 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.87 : 1,417.55 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.87/1,417.55 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.87x = 1,417.55 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.87x = 419,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,033.39/944.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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