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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.79, 1,420.18 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.79, 1,420.18 and 391.49 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.79 : 1,420.18 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.79/1,420.18 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.79x = 1,420.18 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.79x = 555,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,978.19/946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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