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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.13, 1,419.67 and 459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.13, 1,419.67 and 459.10 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.13 : 1,419.67 = 459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.13/1,419.67 = 459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.13x = 1,419.67 × 459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.13x = 651,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,770.50/947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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