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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.84, 1,422.40 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.84, 1,422.40 and 461.44 is: 692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.84 : 1,422.40 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.84/1,422.40 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.84x = 1,422.40 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.84x = 656,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,352.26/947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.47

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