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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.66, 1,422.75 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.66, 1,422.75 and 454.76 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.66 : 1,422.75 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.66/1,422.75 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.66x = 1,422.75 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.66x = 647,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,009.79/948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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