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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,417.31 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,417.31 and 328.61 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,417.31 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,417.31 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,417.31 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 465,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,733.51/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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