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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.18, 1,418.72 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.18, 1,418.72 and 398.06 is: 596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.18 : 1,418.72 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.18/1,418.72 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.18x = 1,418.72 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.18x = 564,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,739.90/946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.86

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