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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.92, 1,417.43 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.92, 1,417.43 and 397.80 is: 596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.92 : 1,417.43 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.92/1,417.43 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.92x = 1,417.43 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.92x = 563,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,851.67/945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.09

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