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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.22, 1,419.39 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.22, 1,419.39 and 296.93 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.22 : 1,419.39 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.22/1,419.39 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.22x = 1,419.39 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.22x = 421,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,463.02/946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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