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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.08, 1,417.78 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.08, 1,417.78 and 328.60 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.08 : 1,417.78 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.08/1,417.78 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.08x = 1,417.78 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.08x = 465,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,875.42/945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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