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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.04, 1,419.09 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.04, 1,419.09 and 426.04 is: 639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.04 : 1,419.09 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.04/1,419.09 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.04x = 1,419.09 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.04x = 604,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,594.34/946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.08

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