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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.18, 1,419.42 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.18, 1,419.42 and 398.52 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.18 : 1,419.42 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.18/1,419.42 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.18x = 1,419.42 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.18x = 565,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,668.75/946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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