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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.21, 1,417.80 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.21, 1,417.80 and 287.09 is: 430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.21 : 1,417.80 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.21/1,417.80 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.21x = 1,417.80 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.21x = 407,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,029.11/945.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.62

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