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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,415.93 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,415.93 and 395.96 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,415.93 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,415.93 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,415.93 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 560,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,642.58/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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