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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946, 1,416.44 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946, 1,416.44 and 670.64 is: 1,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946 : 1,416.44 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946/1,416.44 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946x = 1,416.44 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946x = 949,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,921.32/946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.15

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