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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.60, 1,419.35 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.60, 1,419.35 and 390.96 is: 586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.60 : 1,419.35 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.60/1,419.35 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.60x = 1,419.35 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.60x = 554,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,909.08/946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.21

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