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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.42, 1,419.36 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.42, 1,419.36 and 398.50 is: 597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.42 : 1,419.36 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.42/1,419.36 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.42x = 1,419.36 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.42x = 565,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,614.96/946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.64

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