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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.51, 1,418.42 and 296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.51, 1,418.42 and 296.09 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.51 : 1,418.42 = 296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.51/1,418.42 = 296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.51x = 1,418.42 × 296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.51x = 419,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,979.98/945.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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