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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,423.51 and 461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,423.51 and 461.39 is: 692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,423.51 = 461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,423.51 = 461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,423.51 × 461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 656,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,785.01/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.37

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