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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.81, 1,418.72 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.81, 1,418.72 and 398.39 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.81 : 1,418.72 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.81/1,418.72 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.81x = 1,418.72 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.81x = 565,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,194.78/945.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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