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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.63, 1,419.95 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.63, 1,419.95 and 288.51 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.63 : 1,419.95 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.63/1,419.95 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.63x = 1,419.95 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.63x = 409,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,663.55/946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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