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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.17, 1,418.05 and 425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.17, 1,418.05 and 425.62 is: 637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.17 : 1,418.05 = 425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.17/1,418.05 = 425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.17x = 1,418.05 × 425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.17x = 603,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,543.35/946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.88

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