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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,417.38 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,417.38 and 328.69 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,417.38 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,417.38 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,417.38 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 465,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,879.17/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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