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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.09, 1,417.32 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.09, 1,417.32 and 397.17 is: 595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.09 : 1,417.32 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.09/1,417.32 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.09x = 1,417.32 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.09x = 562,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,916.98/945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.62

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