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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.13, 1,417.82 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.13, 1,417.82 and 295.91 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.13 : 1,417.82 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.13/1,417.82 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.13x = 1,417.82 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.13x = 419,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,545.64/945.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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