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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.20, 1,418.94 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.20, 1,418.94 and 398.24 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.20 : 1,418.94 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.20/1,418.94 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.20x = 1,418.94 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.20x = 565,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,071.57/946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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