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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.63, 1,418.36 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.63, 1,418.36 and 296.01 is: 443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.63 : 1,418.36 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.63/1,418.36 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.63x = 1,418.36 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.63x = 419,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,847.26/945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.99

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