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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.45, 1,417.82 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.45, 1,417.82 and 397.49 is: 596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.45 : 1,417.82 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.45/1,417.82 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.45x = 1,417.82 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.45x = 563,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,560.20/945.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.08

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