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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.56, 1,417.91 and 459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.56, 1,417.91 and 459.21 is: 687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.56 : 1,417.91 = 459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.56/1,417.91 = 459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.56x = 1,417.91 × 459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.56x = 651,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,116.16/946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.88

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