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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.93, 1,418.79 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.93, 1,418.79 and 296.64 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.93 : 1,418.79 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.93/1,418.79 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.93x = 1,418.79 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.93x = 420,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,869.87/945.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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