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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.62, 1,419.93 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.62, 1,419.93 and 398.52 is: 597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.62 : 1,419.93 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.62/1,419.93 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.62x = 1,419.93 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.62x = 565,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,870.50/946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.78

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