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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.80, 1,419.78 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.80, 1,419.78 and 330.38 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.80 : 1,419.78 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.80/1,419.78 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.80x = 1,419.78 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.80x = 469,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,066.92/946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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