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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.16, 1,417.97 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.16, 1,417.97 and 287.03 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.16 : 1,417.97 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.16/1,417.97 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.16x = 1,417.97 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.16x = 406,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,991.40/945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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