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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.10, 1,419.29 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.10, 1,419.29 and 329.63 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.10 : 1,419.29 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.10/1,419.29 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.10x = 1,419.29 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.10x = 467,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,837.84/946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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