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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.74, 1,420.52 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.74, 1,420.52 and 330.89 is: 496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.74 : 1,420.52 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.74/1,420.52 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.74x = 1,420.52 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.74x = 470,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,028.97/946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.47

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