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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.55, 1,419.62 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.55, 1,419.62 and 297.14 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.55 : 1,419.62 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.55/1,419.62 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.55x = 1,419.62 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.55x = 421,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,817.30/946.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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