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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,419.22 and 397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,419.22 and 397.91 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,419.22 = 397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,419.22 = 397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,419.22 × 397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 564,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,725.88/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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