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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,417.73 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,417.73 and 295.88 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,417.73 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,417.73 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,417.73 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 419,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,469.38/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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