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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,417.46 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,417.46 and 328.55 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,417.46 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,417.46 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,417.46 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 465,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,697.75/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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