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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.43, 1,417.93 and 295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.43, 1,417.93 and 295.81 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.43 : 1,417.93 = 295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.43/1,417.93 = 295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.43x = 1,417.93 × 295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.43x = 419,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,437.87/945.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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