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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.52, 1,420.46 and 399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.52, 1,420.46 and 399.17 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.52 : 1,420.46 = 399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.52/1,420.46 = 399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.52x = 1,420.46 × 399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.52x = 566,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,995.92/946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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