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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.41, 1,418.05 and 580.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.41, 1,418.05 and 580.42 is: 869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.41 : 1,418.05 = 580.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.41/1,418.05 = 580.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.41x = 1,418.05 × 580.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.41x = 823,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,064.58/946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.67

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