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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.69, 1,419.87 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.69, 1,419.87 and 297.25 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.69 : 1,419.87 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.69/1,419.87 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.69x = 1,419.87 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.69x = 422,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,056.36/946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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