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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.49, 1,421.50 and 460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.49, 1,421.50 and 460.81 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.49 : 1,421.50 = 460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.49/1,421.50 = 460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.49x = 1,421.50 × 460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.49x = 655,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,041.42/947.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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