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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.22, 1,417.83 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.22, 1,417.83 and 295.96 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.22 : 1,417.83 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.22/1,417.83 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.22x = 1,417.83 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.22x = 419,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,620.97/945.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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