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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.85, 1,417.86 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.85, 1,417.86 and 329.10 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.85 : 1,417.86 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.85/1,417.86 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.85x = 1,417.86 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.85x = 466,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,617.73/945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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