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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.24, 1,422.51 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.24, 1,422.51 and 461.76 is: 691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.24 : 1,422.51 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.24/1,422.51 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.24x = 1,422.51 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.24x = 656,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,858.22/949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.98

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