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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.34, 1,419.08 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.34, 1,419.08 and 426.50 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.34 : 1,419.08 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.34/1,419.08 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.34x = 1,419.08 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.34x = 605,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,237.62/946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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