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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.42, 1,418.45 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.42, 1,418.45 and 329.28 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.42 : 1,418.45 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.42/1,418.45 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.42x = 1,418.45 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.42x = 467,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,065.57/945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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