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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,417.41 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,417.41 and 295.70 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,417.41 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,417.41 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,417.41 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 419,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,121.05/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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