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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.89, 1,419.71 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.89, 1,419.71 and 330.30 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.89 : 1,419.71 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.89/1,419.71 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.89x = 1,419.71 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.89x = 468,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,928.56/946.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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