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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.59, 1,419.08 and 458.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.59, 1,419.08 and 458.97 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.59 : 1,419.08 = 458.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.59/1,419.08 = 458.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.59x = 1,419.08 × 458.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.59x = 651,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,312.85/946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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