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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,417.23 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,417.23 and 295.26 is: 442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,417.23 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,417.23 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,417.23 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 418,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,451.33/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.86

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