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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.65, 1,420.44 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.65, 1,420.44 and 427.01 is: 640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.65 : 1,420.44 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.65/1,420.44 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.65x = 1,420.44 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.65x = 606,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,534.98/946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.72

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