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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.74, 1,417.96 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.74, 1,417.96 and 397.48 is: 595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.74 : 1,417.96 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.74/1,417.96 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.74x = 1,417.96 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.74x = 563,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,601.66/945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.94

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