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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.33, 1,421.10 and 460.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.33, 1,421.10 and 460.05 is: 690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.33 : 1,421.10 = 460.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.33/1,421.10 = 460.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.33x = 1,421.10 × 460.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.33x = 653,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,777.06/947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.13

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