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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.37, 1,418.19 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.37, 1,418.19 and 296.16 is: 444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.37 : 1,418.19 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.37/1,418.19 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.37x = 1,418.19 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.37x = 420,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,006.39/945.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.28

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