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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.99, 1,420.69 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.99, 1,420.69 and 399.43 is: 599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.99 : 1,420.69 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.99/1,420.69 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.99x = 1,420.69 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.99x = 567,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,464.21/946.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.23

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