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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.07, 1,417.81 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.07, 1,417.81 and 396.94 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.07 : 1,417.81 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.07/1,417.81 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.07x = 1,417.81 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.07x = 562,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,785.50/945.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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