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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.96, 1,422.60 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.96, 1,422.60 and 461.24 is: 692.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.96 : 1,422.60 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.96/1,422.60 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.96x = 1,422.60 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.96x = 656,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,160.02/947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.18

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