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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.06, 1,421.45 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.06, 1,421.45 and 454.20 is: 680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.06 : 1,421.45 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.06/1,421.45 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.06x = 1,421.45 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.06x = 645,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,620.32/948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.99

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