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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.47, 1,419.34 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.47, 1,419.34 and 452.79 is: 679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.47 : 1,419.34 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.47/1,419.34 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.47x = 1,419.34 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.47x = 642,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,662.96/946.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.01

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