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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.95, 1,417.73 and 425.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.95, 1,417.73 and 425.23 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.95 : 1,417.73 = 425.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.95/1,417.73 = 425.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.95x = 1,417.73 × 425.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.95x = 602,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,861.33/944.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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