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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.87, 1,420.55 and 297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.87, 1,420.55 and 297.61 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.87 : 1,420.55 = 297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.87/1,420.55 = 297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.87x = 1,420.55 × 297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.87x = 422,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,769.89/946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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