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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.58, 1,420.08 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.58, 1,420.08 and 321.84 is: 482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.58 : 1,420.08 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.58/1,420.08 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.58x = 1,420.08 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.58x = 457,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,038.55/946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.83

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