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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.20, 1,419.12 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.20, 1,419.12 and 458.94 is: 688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.20 : 1,419.12 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.20/1,419.12 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.20x = 1,419.12 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.20x = 651,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,290.93/946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.32

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