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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,416.76 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,416.76 and 286.56 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,416.76 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,416.76 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,416.76 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 405,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,981.79/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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