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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.03, 1,417.82 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.03, 1,417.82 and 295.82 is: 443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.03 : 1,417.82 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.03/1,417.82 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.03x = 1,417.82 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.03x = 419,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,419.51/945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.82

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