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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.42, 1,418.42 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.42, 1,418.42 and 425.86 is: 638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.42 : 1,418.42 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.42/1,418.42 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.42x = 1,418.42 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.42x = 604,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,048.34/946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.25

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