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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.53, 1,418.31 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.53, 1,418.31 and 459.18 is: 688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.53 : 1,418.31 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.53/1,418.31 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.53x = 1,418.31 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.53x = 651,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,259.59/946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.05

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