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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,417.74 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,417.74 and 397.29 is: 596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,417.74 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,417.74 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,417.74 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 563,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,253.92/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.06

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