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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,418.04 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,418.04 and 432 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,418.04 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,418.04 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,418.04 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 612,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,593.28/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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