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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.68, 1,419 and 398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.68, 1,419 and 398.71 is: 597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.68 : 1,419 = 398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.68/1,419 = 398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.68x = 1,419 × 398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.68x = 565,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,769.49/946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.64

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