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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,417.80 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,417.80 and 397.04 is: 595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,417.80 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,417.80 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,417.80 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 562,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,923.31/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.71

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