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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.19, 1,418.73 and 634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.19, 1,418.73 and 634.19 is: 950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.19 : 1,418.73 = 634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.19/1,418.73 = 634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.19x = 1,418.73 × 634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.19x = 899,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,744.38/946.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.91

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