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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.09, 1,416.60 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.09, 1,416.60 and 424.53 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.09 : 1,416.60 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.09/1,416.60 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.09x = 1,416.60 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.09x = 601,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,389.20/945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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