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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.90, 1,419.76 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.90, 1,419.76 and 398.80 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.90 : 1,419.76 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.90/1,419.76 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.90x = 1,419.76 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.90x = 566,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,200.29/946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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