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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.58, 1,420.05 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.58, 1,420.05 and 426.60 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.58 : 1,420.05 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.58/1,420.05 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.58x = 1,420.05 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.58x = 605,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,793.33/946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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