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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.94, 1,418.86 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.94, 1,418.86 and 296.63 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.94 : 1,418.86 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.94/1,418.86 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.94x = 1,418.86 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.94x = 420,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,876.44/945.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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