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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.40, 1,419.56 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.40, 1,419.56 and 288.26 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.40 : 1,419.56 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.40/1,419.56 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.40x = 1,419.56 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.40x = 409,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,202.37/946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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