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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.52, 1,419.93 and 398.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.52, 1,419.93 and 398.85 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.52 : 1,419.93 = 398.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.52/1,419.93 = 398.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.52x = 1,419.93 × 398.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.52x = 566,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,339.08/946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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