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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,417.47 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,417.47 and 328.69 is: 493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,417.47 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,417.47 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,417.47 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 465,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,908.21/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.04

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