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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.85, 1,420.25 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.85, 1,420.25 and 297.59 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.85 : 1,420.25 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.85/1,420.25 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.85x = 1,420.25 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.85x = 422,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,643.61/946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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