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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.74, 1,418.62 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.74, 1,418.62 and 329.88 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.74 : 1,418.62 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.74/1,418.62 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.74x = 1,418.62 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.74x = 467,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,974.37/945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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