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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.33, 1,419.83 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.33, 1,419.83 and 635.22 is: 953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.33 : 1,419.83 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.33/1,419.83 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.33x = 1,419.83 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.33x = 901,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,903.62/946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.06

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