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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.88, 1,418.73 and 296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.88, 1,418.73 and 296.26 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.88 : 1,418.73 = 296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.88/1,418.73 = 296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.88x = 1,418.73 × 296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.88x = 420,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,312.95/945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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