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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.86, 1,420.58 and 459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.86, 1,420.58 and 459.91 is: 690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.86 : 1,420.58 = 459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.86/1,420.58 = 459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.86x = 1,420.58 × 459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.86x = 653,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,338.95/946.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.01

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