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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.48, 1,306.20 and 667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.48, 1,306.20 and 667.12 is: 920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.48 : 1,306.20 = 667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.48/1,306.20 = 667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.48x = 1,306.20 × 667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.48x = 871,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,392.14/946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.67

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