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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.10, 1,417.96 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.10, 1,417.96 and 425.55 is: 637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.10 : 1,417.96 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.10/1,417.96 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.10x = 1,417.96 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.10x = 603,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,410.75/946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.79

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