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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.52, 1,419.90 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.52, 1,419.90 and 330.36 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.52 : 1,419.90 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.52/1,419.90 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.52x = 1,419.90 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.52x = 469,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,078.16/946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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