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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.08, 1,416.18 and 396.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.08, 1,416.18 and 396.97 is: 594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.08 : 1,416.18 = 396.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.08/1,416.18 = 396.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.08x = 1,416.18 × 396.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.08x = 562,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,171.91/945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.84

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