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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.32, 1,419.74 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.32, 1,419.74 and 288.18 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.32 : 1,419.74 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.32/1,419.74 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.32x = 1,419.74 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.32x = 409,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,140.67/946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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