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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.39, 1,418.09 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.39, 1,418.09 and 329.10 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.39 : 1,418.09 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.39/1,418.09 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.39x = 1,418.09 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.39x = 466,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,693.42/945.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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