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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.03, 1,418.04 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.03, 1,418.04 and 458.41 is: 687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.03 : 1,418.04 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.03/1,418.04 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.03x = 1,418.04 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.03x = 650,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,043.72/946.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.13

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