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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.27, 1,418.85 and 459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.27, 1,418.85 and 459.30 is: 687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.27 : 1,418.85 = 459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.27/1,418.85 = 459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.27x = 1,418.85 × 459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.27x = 651,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,677.81/947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.95

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