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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.24, 1,417.97 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.24, 1,417.97 and 328.76 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.24 : 1,417.97 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.24/1,417.97 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.24x = 1,417.97 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.24x = 466,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,170.87/945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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