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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.98, 1,423.73 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.98, 1,423.73 and 462.30 is: 693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.98 : 1,423.73 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.98/1,423.73 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.98x = 1,423.73 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.98x = 658,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,188.07/948.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.58

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