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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.41, 1,418.51 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.41, 1,418.51 and 329.20 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.41 : 1,418.51 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.41/1,418.51 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.41x = 1,418.51 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.41x = 466,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,970.77/945.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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