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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.97, 1,419.10 and 296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.97, 1,419.10 and 296.71 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.97 : 1,419.10 = 296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.97/1,419.10 = 296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.97x = 1,419.10 × 296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.97x = 421,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,056.87/945.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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