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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.81, 1,421.28 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.81, 1,421.28 and 461.46 is: 691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.81 : 1,421.28 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.81/1,421.28 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.81x = 1,421.28 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.81x = 655,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,863.87/948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.25

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