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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.77, 1,420.44 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.77, 1,420.44 and 330.53 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.77 : 1,420.44 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.77/1,420.44 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.77x = 1,420.44 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.77x = 469,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,494.23/946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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