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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.40, 1,419.84 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.40, 1,419.84 and 622.40 is: 933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.40 : 1,419.84 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.40/1,419.84 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.40x = 1,419.84 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.40x = 883,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,708.42/946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.76

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