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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.70, 1,422.12 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.70, 1,422.12 and 454.97 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.70 : 1,422.12 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.70/1,422.12 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.70x = 1,422.12 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.70x = 647,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,018.38/948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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