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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,421.68 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,421.68 and 460.96 is: 691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,421.68 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,421.68 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,421.68 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 655,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,337.61/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.52

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