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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.66, 1,420.02 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.66, 1,420.02 and 322.06 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.66 : 1,420.02 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.66/1,420.02 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.66x = 1,420.02 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.66x = 457,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,331.64/946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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