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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.19, 1,419.28 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.19, 1,419.28 and 296.97 is: 445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.19 : 1,419.28 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.19/1,419.28 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.19x = 1,419.28 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.19x = 421,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,482.10/946.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.45

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