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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.35, 1,418.18 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.35, 1,418.18 and 329.42 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.35 : 1,418.18 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.35/1,418.18 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.35x = 1,418.18 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.35x = 467,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,176.86/945.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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