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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.70, 1,420.04 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.70, 1,420.04 and 399.26 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.70 : 1,420.04 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.70/1,420.04 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.70x = 1,420.04 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.70x = 566,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,969.72/946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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