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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.92, 1,418.92 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.92, 1,418.92 and 296.68 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.92 : 1,418.92 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.92/1,418.92 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.92x = 1,418.92 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.92x = 420,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,965.19/945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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