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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.99, 1,417.38 and 295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.99, 1,417.38 and 295.73 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.99 : 1,417.38 = 295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.99/1,417.38 = 295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.99x = 1,417.38 × 295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.99x = 419,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,154.70/944.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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