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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.98, 1,418.58 and 458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.98, 1,418.58 and 458.55 is: 686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.98 : 1,418.58 = 458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.98/1,418.58 = 458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.98x = 1,418.58 × 458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.98x = 650,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,489.86/946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.91

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