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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.94, 1,417.61 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.94, 1,417.61 and 397.58 is: 596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.94 : 1,417.61 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.94/1,417.61 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.94x = 1,417.61 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.94x = 563,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,613.38/944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.46

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