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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.10, 1,417.86 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.10, 1,417.86 and 397.64 is: 595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.10 : 1,417.86 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.10/1,417.86 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.10x = 1,417.86 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.10x = 563,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,797.85/946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.92

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