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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,417.64 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,417.64 and 397.20 is: 595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,417.64 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,417.64 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,417.64 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 563,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,086.61/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.86

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