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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.65, 1,417.87 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.65, 1,417.87 and 397.55 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.65 : 1,417.87 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.65/1,417.87 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.65x = 1,417.87 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.65x = 563,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,674.22/945.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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