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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,416.47 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,416.47 and 424.37 is: 636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,416.47 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,416.47 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,416.47 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 601,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,098.17/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.01

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