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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.21, 1,419.49 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.21, 1,419.49 and 426.23 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.21 : 1,419.49 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.21/1,419.49 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.21x = 1,419.49 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.21x = 605,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,022.13/946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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