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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.43, 1,419.16 and 425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.43, 1,419.16 and 425.99 is: 638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.43 : 1,419.16 = 425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.43/1,419.16 = 425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.43x = 1,419.16 × 425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.43x = 604,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,538.74/946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.76

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