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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.22, 1,418.60 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.22, 1,418.60 and 603.50 is: 904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.22 : 1,418.60 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.22/1,418.60 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.22x = 1,418.60 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.22x = 856,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,125.10/946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.78

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