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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.76, 1,418.14 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.76, 1,418.14 and 296.32 is: 444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.76 : 1,418.14 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.76/1,418.14 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.76x = 1,418.14 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.76x = 420,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,223.24/945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.32

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