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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.37, 1,419.55 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.37, 1,419.55 and 398.54 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.37 : 1,419.55 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.37/1,419.55 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.37x = 1,419.55 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.37x = 565,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,750.01/946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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