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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,418.60 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,418.60 and 397.82 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,418.60 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,418.60 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,418.60 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 564,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,347.45/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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