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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.60, 1,418.71 and 426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.60, 1,418.71 and 426.05 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.60 : 1,418.71 = 426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.60/1,418.71 = 426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.60x = 1,418.71 × 426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.60x = 604,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,441.40/946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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