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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.30, 1,419.88 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.30, 1,419.88 and 426.02 is: 639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.30 : 1,419.88 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.30/1,419.88 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.30x = 1,419.88 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.30x = 604,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,890.18/946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.22

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