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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.32, 1,419.60 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.32, 1,419.60 and 330.08 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.32 : 1,419.60 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.32/1,419.60 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.32x = 1,419.60 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.32x = 468,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,581.57/946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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