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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.29, 1,419.60 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.29, 1,419.60 and 329.83 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.29 : 1,419.60 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.29/1,419.60 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.29x = 1,419.60 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.29x = 468,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,226.67/946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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