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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.89, 1,422.65 and 461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.89, 1,422.65 and 461.49 is: 692.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.89 : 1,422.65 = 461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.89/1,422.65 = 461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.89x = 1,422.65 × 461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.89x = 656,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,538.75/947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.63

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