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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.95, 1,419.08 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.95, 1,419.08 and 296.63 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.95 : 1,419.08 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.95/1,419.08 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.95x = 1,419.08 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.95x = 420,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,933.12/945.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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