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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.70, 1,418.55 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.70, 1,418.55 and 296.44 is: 444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.70 : 1,418.55 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.70/1,418.55 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.70x = 1,418.55 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.70x = 420,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,514.96/945.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.66

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