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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,421.43 and 460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,421.43 and 460.66 is: 690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,421.43 = 460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,421.43 = 460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,421.43 × 460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 654,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,795.94/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.51

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