Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,417.50 and 295.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 945, 1,417.50 and 295.75 is: 443.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945 : 1,417.50 = 295.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945/1,417.50 = 295.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945x = 1,417.50 × 295.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945x = 419,227.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,227.40/945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443.63
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