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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.63, 1,418.55 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.63, 1,418.55 and 329.19 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.63 : 1,418.55 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.63/1,418.55 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.63x = 1,418.55 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.63x = 466,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,972.47/945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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