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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.02, 1,419.38 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.02, 1,419.38 and 425.98 is: 639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.02 : 1,419.38 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.02/1,419.38 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.02x = 1,419.38 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.02x = 604,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,627.49/946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.13

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