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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.24, 1,418.40 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.24, 1,418.40 and 398.76 is: 597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.24 : 1,418.40 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.24/1,418.40 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.24x = 1,418.40 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.24x = 565,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,601.18/946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.74

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