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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.28, 1,418.42 and 397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.28, 1,418.42 and 397.70 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.28 : 1,418.42 = 397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.28/1,418.42 = 397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.28x = 1,418.42 × 397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.28x = 564,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,105.63/946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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