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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.88, 1,420.56 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.88, 1,420.56 and 297.60 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.88 : 1,420.56 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.88/1,420.56 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.88x = 1,420.56 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.88x = 422,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,758.66/946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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