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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.49, 1,419.12 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.49, 1,419.12 and 330.48 is: 495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.49 : 1,419.12 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.49/1,419.12 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.49x = 1,419.12 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.49x = 468,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,990.78/946.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.51

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