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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.22, 1,418.10 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.22, 1,418.10 and 296.02 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.22 : 1,418.10 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.22/1,418.10 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.22x = 1,418.10 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.22x = 419,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,785.96/945.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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