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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.92, 1,420.73 and 399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.92, 1,420.73 and 399.05 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.92 : 1,420.73 = 399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.92/1,420.73 = 399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.92x = 1,420.73 × 399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.92x = 566,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,942.31/946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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