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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.30, 1,418.80 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.30, 1,418.80 and 398.04 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.30 : 1,418.80 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.30/1,418.80 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.30x = 1,418.80 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.30x = 564,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,739.15/946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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