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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.30, 1,418 and 637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.30, 1,418 and 637.01 is: 954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.30 : 1,418 = 637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.30/1,418 = 637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.30x = 1,418 × 637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.30x = 903,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,280.18/946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.54

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