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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.77, 1,418.66 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.77, 1,418.66 and 296.51 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.77 : 1,418.66 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.77/1,418.66 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.77x = 1,418.66 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.77x = 420,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,645.39/945.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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