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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.97, 1,420.71 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.97, 1,420.71 and 297.70 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.97 : 1,420.71 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.97/1,420.71 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.97x = 1,420.71 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.97x = 422,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,948.69/946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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