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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.67, 1,419.57 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.67, 1,419.57 and 297.23 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.67 : 1,419.57 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.67/1,419.57 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.67x = 1,419.57 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.67x = 421,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,931.69/946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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