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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.50, 1,419.96 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.50, 1,419.96 and 399.15 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.50 : 1,419.96 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.50/1,419.96 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.50x = 1,419.96 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.50x = 566,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,777.03/946.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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