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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.03, 1,421.62 and 461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.03, 1,421.62 and 461.71 is: 691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.03 : 1,421.62 = 461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.03/1,421.62 = 461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.03x = 1,421.62 × 461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.03x = 656,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,376.17/949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.63

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