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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.84, 1,418.82 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.84, 1,418.82 and 296.76 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.84 : 1,418.82 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.84/1,418.82 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.84x = 1,418.82 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.84x = 421,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,049.02/945.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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