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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.45, 1,418.41 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.45, 1,418.41 and 329.07 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.45 : 1,418.41 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.45/1,418.41 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.45x = 1,418.41 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.45x = 466,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,755.36/945.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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