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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.17, 1,417.52 and 397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.17, 1,417.52 and 397.37 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.17 : 1,417.52 = 397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.17/1,417.52 = 397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.17x = 1,417.52 × 397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.17x = 563,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,270.85/945.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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