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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.59, 1,306.29 and 663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.59, 1,306.29 and 663.42 is: 915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.59 : 1,306.29 = 663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.59/1,306.29 = 663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.59x = 1,306.29 × 663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.59x = 866,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,618.91/946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.52

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