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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946, 1,419.54 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946, 1,419.54 and 433 is: 649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946 : 1,419.54 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946/1,419.54 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946x = 1,419.54 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946x = 614,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,660.82/946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.75

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