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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.29, 1,417.11 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.29, 1,417.11 and 397.86 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.29 : 1,417.11 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.29/1,417.11 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.29x = 1,417.11 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.29x = 563,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,811.38/945.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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