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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.42, 1,420.22 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.42, 1,420.22 and 399.06 is: 598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.42 : 1,420.22 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.42/1,420.22 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.42x = 1,420.22 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.42x = 566,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,752.99/946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.84

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