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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.32, 1,417.60 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.32, 1,417.60 and 328.90 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.32 : 1,417.60 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.32/1,417.60 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.32x = 1,417.60 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.32x = 466,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,240.73/945.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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