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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.19, 1,417.94 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.19, 1,417.94 and 295.79 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.19 : 1,417.94 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.19/1,417.94 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.19x = 1,417.94 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.19x = 419,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,412.47/945.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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