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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.45, 1,419.70 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.45, 1,419.70 and 297.20 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.45 : 1,419.70 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.45/1,419.70 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.45x = 1,419.70 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.45x = 421,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,934.84/946.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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