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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.47, 1,418.25 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.47, 1,418.25 and 296.25 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.47 : 1,418.25 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.47/1,418.25 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.47x = 1,418.25 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.47x = 420,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,162.99/945.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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