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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.45, 1,418.91 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.45, 1,418.91 and 426.18 is: 638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.45 : 1,418.91 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.45/1,418.91 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.45x = 1,418.91 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.45x = 604,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,711.06/946.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.93

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