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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.13, 1,419.73 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.13, 1,419.73 and 433.13 is: 649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.13 : 1,419.73 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.13/1,419.73 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.13x = 1,419.73 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.13x = 614,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,919.47/946.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.93

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