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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.40, 1,420.92 and 460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.40, 1,420.92 and 460.23 is: 690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.40 : 1,420.92 = 460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.40/1,420.92 = 460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.40x = 1,420.92 × 460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.40x = 653,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,950.01/947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.26

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