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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.47, 1,418.44 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.47, 1,418.44 and 329.18 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.47 : 1,418.44 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.47/1,418.44 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.47x = 1,418.44 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.47x = 466,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,924.80/945.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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