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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,417.70 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,417.70 and 320.50 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,417.70 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,417.70 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,417.70 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 454,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,375.42/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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