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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,418.04 and 397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,418.04 and 397.53 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,418.04 = 397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,418.04 = 397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,418.04 × 397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 563,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,713.44/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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