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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.22, 1,419.96 and 460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.22, 1,419.96 and 460.02 is: 689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.22 : 1,419.96 = 460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.22/1,419.96 = 460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.22x = 1,419.96 × 460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.22x = 653,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,210.00/947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.61

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