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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.34, 1,416.09 and 432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.34, 1,416.09 and 432.70 is: 648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.34 : 1,416.09 = 432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.34/1,416.09 = 432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.34x = 1,416.09 × 432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.34x = 612,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,742.14/945.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.17

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