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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.27, 1,418.31 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.27, 1,418.31 and 296.06 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.27 : 1,418.31 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.27/1,418.31 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.27x = 1,418.31 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.27x = 419,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,897.77/945.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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