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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.90, 1,416.87 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.90, 1,416.87 and 328.43 is: 492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.90 : 1,416.87 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.90/1,416.87 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.90x = 1,416.87 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.90x = 465,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,335.53/944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.47

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