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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.96, 1,422.24 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.96, 1,422.24 and 462.16 is: 692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.96 : 1,422.24 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.96/1,422.24 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.96x = 1,422.24 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.96x = 657,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,302.44/948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.66

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