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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.29, 1,418.09 and 397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.29, 1,418.09 and 397.63 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.29 : 1,418.09 = 397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.29/1,418.09 = 397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.29x = 1,418.09 × 397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.29x = 563,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,873.25/945.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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