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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.82, 1,420.44 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.82, 1,420.44 and 459.96 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.82 : 1,420.44 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.82/1,420.44 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.82x = 1,420.44 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.82x = 653,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,345.58/947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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