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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.69, 1,420.03 and 433.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.69, 1,420.03 and 433.69 is: 650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.69 : 1,420.03 = 433.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.69/1,420.03 = 433.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.69x = 1,420.03 × 433.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.69x = 615,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,849.80/946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.53

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