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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.85, 1,420.34 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.85, 1,420.34 and 426.74 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.85 : 1,420.34 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.85/1,420.34 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.85x = 1,420.34 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.85x = 606,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,106.66/946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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