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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.88, 1,420.44 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.88, 1,420.44 and 297.68 is: 446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.88 : 1,420.44 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.88/1,420.44 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.88x = 1,420.44 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.88x = 422,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,836.58/946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.56

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