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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.30, 1,417.77 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.30, 1,417.77 and 329.04 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.30 : 1,417.77 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.30/1,417.77 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.30x = 1,417.77 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.30x = 466,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,503.04/945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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