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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.10, 1,419.71 and 460.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.10, 1,419.71 and 460.83 is: 690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.10 : 1,419.71 = 460.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.10/1,419.71 = 460.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.10x = 1,419.71 × 460.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.10x = 654,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,242.66/947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.79

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