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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.92, 1,418.92 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.92, 1,418.92 and 398.80 is: 597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.92 : 1,418.92 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.92/1,418.92 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.92x = 1,418.92 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.92x = 565,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,865.30/946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.59

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