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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.44, 1,418.11 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.44, 1,418.11 and 296.13 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.44 : 1,418.11 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.44/1,418.11 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.44x = 1,418.11 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.44x = 419,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,944.91/945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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