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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.08, 1,417.62 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.08, 1,417.62 and 432.44 is: 648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.08 : 1,417.62 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.08/1,417.62 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.08x = 1,417.62 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.08x = 613,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,035.59/945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.66

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