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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.44, 1,418.94 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.44, 1,418.94 and 458.46 is: 687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.44 : 1,418.94 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.44/1,418.94 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.44x = 1,418.94 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.44x = 650,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,527.23/946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.34

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