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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.93, 1,419.09 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.93, 1,419.09 and 329.61 is: 494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.93 : 1,419.09 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.93/1,419.09 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.93x = 1,419.09 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.93x = 467,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,746.25/945.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.48

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