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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.04, 1,417.62 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.04, 1,417.62 and 397.25 is: 595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.04 : 1,417.62 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.04/1,417.62 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.04x = 1,417.62 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.04x = 563,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,149.55/945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.90

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