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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.16, 1,417.92 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.16, 1,417.92 and 425.48 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.16 : 1,417.92 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.16/1,417.92 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.16x = 1,417.92 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.16x = 603,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,296.60/946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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