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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.65, 1,419.98 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.65, 1,419.98 and 297.44 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.65 : 1,419.98 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.65/1,419.98 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.65x = 1,419.98 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.65x = 422,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,358.85/946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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