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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.30, 1,417.50 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.30, 1,417.50 and 295.68 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.30 : 1,417.50 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.30/1,417.50 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.30x = 1,417.50 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.30x = 419,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,126.40/945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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