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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.24, 1,417.39 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.24, 1,417.39 and 328.98 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.24 : 1,417.39 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.24/1,417.39 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.24x = 1,417.39 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.24x = 466,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,292.96/945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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