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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,418.27 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,418.27 and 295.94 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,418.27 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,418.27 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,418.27 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 419,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,714.25/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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