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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.29, 1,418.10 and 328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.29, 1,418.10 and 328.83 is: 493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.29 : 1,418.10 = 328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.29/1,418.10 = 328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.29x = 1,418.10 × 328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.29x = 466,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,313.82/945.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.30

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