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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.48, 1,420.14 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.48, 1,420.14 and 461 is: 690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.48 : 1,420.14 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.48/1,420.14 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.48x = 1,420.14 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.48x = 654,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,684.54/947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.97

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