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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,419.75 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,419.75 and 460.46 is: 689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,419.75 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,419.75 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,419.75 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 653,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,738.09/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.76

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