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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.73, 1,418.67 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.73, 1,418.67 and 329.42 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.73 : 1,418.67 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.73/1,418.67 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.73x = 1,418.67 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.73x = 467,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,329.53/945.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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