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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,417.50 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,417.50 and 295.56 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,417.50 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,417.50 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,417.50 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 418,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,956.30/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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