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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.17, 1,417.81 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.17, 1,417.81 and 398.06 is: 596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.17 : 1,417.81 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.17/1,417.81 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.17x = 1,417.81 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.17x = 564,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,365.36/946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.47

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