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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.07, 1,419.54 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.07, 1,419.54 and 426.21 is: 639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.07 : 1,419.54 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.07/1,419.54 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.07x = 1,419.54 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.07x = 605,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,022.14/946.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.51

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