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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.76, 1,420.47 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.76, 1,420.47 and 330.44 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.76 : 1,420.47 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.76/1,420.47 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.76x = 1,420.47 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.76x = 469,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,380.11/946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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