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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.29, 1,418.61 and 398.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.29, 1,418.61 and 398.86 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.29 : 1,418.61 = 398.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.29/1,418.61 = 398.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.29x = 1,418.61 × 398.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.29x = 565,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,826.78/946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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