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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,418.28 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,418.28 and 329.22 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,418.28 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,418.28 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,418.28 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 466,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,926.14/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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