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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.45, 1,417.62 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.45, 1,417.62 and 287.13 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.45 : 1,417.62 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.45/1,417.62 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.45x = 1,417.62 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.45x = 407,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,041.23/945.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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