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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.06, 1,417.50 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.06, 1,417.50 and 328.74 is: 493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.06 : 1,417.50 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.06/1,417.50 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.06x = 1,417.50 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.06x = 465,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,988.95/945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.08

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