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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.08, 1,417.82 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.08, 1,417.82 and 287.01 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.08 : 1,417.82 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.08/1,417.82 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.08x = 1,417.82 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.08x = 406,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,928.52/945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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