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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.39, 1,418.12 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.39, 1,418.12 and 296.13 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.39 : 1,418.12 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.39/1,418.12 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.39x = 1,418.12 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.39x = 419,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,947.88/945.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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