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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.65, 1,418.26 and 296.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.65, 1,418.26 and 296.03 is: 443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.65 : 1,418.26 = 296.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.65/1,418.26 = 296.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.65x = 1,418.26 × 296.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.65x = 419,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,847.51/945.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.98

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