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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.48, 1,419.39 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.48, 1,419.39 and 330.01 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.48 : 1,419.39 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.48/1,419.39 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.48x = 1,419.39 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.48x = 468,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,412.89/946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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