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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.59, 1,418.51 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.59, 1,418.51 and 296.15 is: 444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.59 : 1,418.51 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.59/1,418.51 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.59x = 1,418.51 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.59x = 420,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,085.38/945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.26

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