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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.14, 1,417.46 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.14, 1,417.46 and 424.84 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.14 : 1,417.46 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.14/1,417.46 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.14x = 1,417.46 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.14x = 602,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,193.71/945.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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