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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.37, 1,418.07 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.37, 1,418.07 and 329.09 is: 493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.37 : 1,418.07 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.37/1,418.07 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.37x = 1,418.07 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.37x = 466,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,672.66/945.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.64

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