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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.61, 1,419.98 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.61, 1,419.98 and 330.30 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.61 : 1,419.98 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.61/1,419.98 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.61x = 1,419.98 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.61x = 469,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,012.29/946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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