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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.85, 1,421.22 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.85, 1,421.22 and 460.88 is: 690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.85 : 1,421.22 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.85/1,421.22 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.85x = 1,421.22 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.85x = 655,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,011.87/948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.32

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