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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.85, 1,418.85 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.85, 1,418.85 and 329.54 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.85 : 1,418.85 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.85/1,418.85 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.85x = 1,418.85 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.85x = 467,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,574.10/945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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