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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,418.06 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,418.06 and 424.76 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,418.06 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,418.06 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,418.06 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 602,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,329.14/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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