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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.36, 1,417.96 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.36, 1,417.96 and 320.62 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.36 : 1,417.96 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.36/1,417.96 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.36x = 1,417.96 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.36x = 454,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,626.34/945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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