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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.79, 1,419.12 and 426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.79, 1,419.12 and 426.01 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.79 : 1,419.12 = 426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.79/1,419.12 = 426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.79x = 1,419.12 × 426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.79x = 604,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,559.31/946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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