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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.82, 1,418.94 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.82, 1,418.94 and 458.96 is: 687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.82 : 1,418.94 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.82/1,418.94 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.82x = 1,418.94 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.82x = 651,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,236.70/946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.81

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