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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,421.58 and 460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,421.58 and 460.60 is: 689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,421.58 = 460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,421.58 = 460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,421.58 × 460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 654,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,779.75/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.97

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