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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.60, 1,420.10 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.60, 1,420.10 and 297.40 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.60 : 1,420.10 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.60/1,420.10 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.60x = 1,420.10 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.60x = 422,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,337.74/946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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