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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.18, 1,419.15 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.18, 1,419.15 and 296.92 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.18 : 1,419.15 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.18/1,419.15 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.18x = 1,419.15 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.18x = 421,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,374.02/946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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