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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.78, 1,420.23 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.78, 1,420.23 and 330.41 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.78 : 1,420.23 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.78/1,420.23 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.78x = 1,420.23 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.78x = 469,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,251.09/946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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