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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.46, 1,418.47 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.46, 1,418.47 and 398.50 is: 597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.46 : 1,418.47 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.46/1,418.47 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.46x = 1,418.47 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.46x = 565,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,260.30/946.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.24

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