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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.83, 1,420.25 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.83, 1,420.25 and 399 is: 598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.83 : 1,420.25 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.83/1,420.25 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.83x = 1,420.25 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.83x = 566,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,677.76/946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.50

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