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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,419.09 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,419.09 and 457.74 is: 686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,419.09 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,419.09 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,419.09 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 649,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,574.26/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.64

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