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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.07, 1,418.94 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.07, 1,418.94 and 296.63 is: 444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.07 : 1,418.94 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.07/1,418.94 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.07x = 1,418.94 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.07x = 420,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,893.08/946.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.89

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