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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.15, 1,417.71 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.15, 1,417.71 and 295.89 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.15 : 1,417.71 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.15/1,417.71 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.15x = 1,417.71 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.15x = 419,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,486.21/945.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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