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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.98, 1,416.98 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.98, 1,416.98 and 328.48 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.98 : 1,416.98 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.98/1,416.98 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.98x = 1,416.98 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.98x = 465,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,449.59/944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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