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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.16, 1,419.08 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.16, 1,419.08 and 330.32 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.16 : 1,419.08 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.16/1,419.08 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.16x = 1,419.08 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.16x = 468,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,750.51/946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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