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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.55, 1,418.32 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.55, 1,418.32 and 329.25 is: 493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.55 : 1,418.32 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.55/1,418.32 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.55x = 1,418.32 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.55x = 466,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,981.86/945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.87

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