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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.09, 1,417.77 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.09, 1,417.77 and 295.89 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.09 : 1,417.77 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.09/1,417.77 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.09x = 1,417.77 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.09x = 419,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,503.97/945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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