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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.10, 1,418.12 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.10, 1,418.12 and 329.48 is: 493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.10 : 1,418.12 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.10/1,418.12 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.10x = 1,418.12 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.10x = 467,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,239.99/946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.86

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