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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,418.58 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,418.58 and 329.70 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,418.58 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,418.58 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,418.58 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 467,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,705.83/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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