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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.52, 1,423.20 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.52, 1,423.20 and 462.04 is: 693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.52 : 1,423.20 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.52/1,423.20 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.52x = 1,423.20 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.52x = 657,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,575.33/948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.26

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