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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.44, 1,422.78 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.44, 1,422.78 and 461.08 is: 691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.44 : 1,422.78 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.44/1,422.78 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.44x = 1,422.78 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.44x = 656,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,015.40/948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.68

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