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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.89, 1,421.15 and 460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.89, 1,421.15 and 460.49 is: 691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.89 : 1,421.15 = 460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.89/1,421.15 = 460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.89x = 1,421.15 × 460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.89x = 654,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,415.96/946.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.12

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