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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.17, 1,418.46 and 459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.17, 1,418.46 and 459.57 is: 688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.17 : 1,418.46 = 459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.17/1,418.46 = 459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.17x = 1,418.46 × 459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.17x = 651,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,881.66/946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.97

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