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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.79, 1,420.20 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.79, 1,420.20 and 297.53 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.79 : 1,420.20 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.79/1,420.20 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.79x = 1,420.20 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.79x = 422,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,549.59/946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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