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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.84, 1,420.26 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.84, 1,420.26 and 297.63 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.84 : 1,420.26 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.84/1,420.26 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.84x = 1,420.26 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.84x = 422,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,711.98/946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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