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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.94, 1,417.36 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.94, 1,417.36 and 295.63 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.94 : 1,417.36 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.94/1,417.36 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.94x = 1,417.36 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.94x = 419,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,014.14/944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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