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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.32, 1,421.82 and 460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.32, 1,421.82 and 460.72 is: 691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.32 : 1,421.82 = 460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.32/1,421.82 = 460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.32x = 1,421.82 × 460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.32x = 655,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,060.91/947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.49

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