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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,417.46 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,417.46 and 397.13 is: 595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,417.46 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,417.46 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,417.46 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 562,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,906.82/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.70

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