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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.53, 1,419.48 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.53, 1,419.48 and 640.08 is: 959.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.53 : 1,419.48 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.53/1,419.48 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.53x = 1,419.48 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.53x = 908,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,580.76/946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.91

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