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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.32, 1,419.48 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.32, 1,419.48 and 262.32 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.32 : 1,419.48 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.32/1,419.48 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.32x = 1,419.48 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.32x = 372,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,357.99/946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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