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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.85, 1,418.22 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.85, 1,418.22 and 458.88 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.85 : 1,418.22 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.85/1,418.22 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.85x = 1,418.22 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.85x = 650,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,785.70/946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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