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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.61, 1,423.14 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.61, 1,423.14 and 461.55 is: 692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.61 : 1,423.14 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.61/1,423.14 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.61x = 1,423.14 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.61x = 656,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,849.76/948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.43

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