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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.94, 1,418.05 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.94, 1,418.05 and 328.65 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.94 : 1,418.05 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.94/1,418.05 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.94x = 1,418.05 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.94x = 466,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,038.45/944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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