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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.26, 1,419.77 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.26, 1,419.77 and 425.91 is: 639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.26 : 1,419.77 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.26/1,419.77 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.26x = 1,419.77 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.26x = 604,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,694.24/946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.04

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