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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,417.92 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,417.92 and 397.08 is: 595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,417.92 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,417.92 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,417.92 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 563,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,027.67/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.87

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