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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.14, 1,417.75 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.14, 1,417.75 and 295.88 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.14 : 1,417.75 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.14/1,417.75 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.14x = 1,417.75 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.14x = 419,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,476.04/945.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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