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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.44, 1,418.28 and 296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.44, 1,418.28 and 296.12 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.44 : 1,418.28 = 296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.44/1,418.28 = 296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.44x = 1,418.28 × 296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.44x = 419,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,981.07/945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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