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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.11, 1,419.35 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.11, 1,419.35 and 296.89 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.11 : 1,419.35 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.11/1,419.35 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.11x = 1,419.35 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.11x = 421,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,390.82/946.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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