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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.51, 1,419.92 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.51, 1,419.92 and 297.09 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.51 : 1,419.92 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.51/1,419.92 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.51x = 1,419.92 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.51x = 421,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,844.03/946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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