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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,417.50 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,417.50 and 397.71 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,417.50 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,417.50 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,417.50 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 563,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,753.93/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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