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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.05, 1,419.25 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.05, 1,419.25 and 329.73 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.05 : 1,419.25 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.05/1,419.25 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.05x = 1,419.25 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.05x = 467,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,969.30/946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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