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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.60, 1,418.84 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.60, 1,418.84 and 490.64 is: 734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.60 : 1,418.84 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.60/1,418.84 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.60x = 1,418.84 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.60x = 696,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,139.66/947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.63

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