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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,417.70 and 286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,417.70 and 286.85 is: 430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,417.70 = 286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,417.70 = 286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,417.70 × 286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 406,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,658.72/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.34

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