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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.89, 1,416.30 and 397.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.89, 1,416.30 and 397.42 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.89 : 1,416.30 = 397.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.89/1,416.30 = 397.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.89x = 1,416.30 × 397.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.89x = 562,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,865.95/944.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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