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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.77, 1,420.53 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.77, 1,420.53 and 399.33 is: 599.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.77 : 1,420.53 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.77/1,420.53 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.77x = 1,420.53 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.77x = 567,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,260.24/946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.15

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