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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.44, 1,418.76 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.44, 1,418.76 and 399 is: 598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.44 : 1,418.76 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.44/1,418.76 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.44x = 1,418.76 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.44x = 566,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,085.24/946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.12

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