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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.44, 1,417.92 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.44, 1,417.92 and 295.84 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.44 : 1,417.92 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.44/1,417.92 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.44x = 1,417.92 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.44x = 419,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,477.45/945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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