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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.68, 1,422.72 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.68, 1,422.72 and 462.24 is: 692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.68 : 1,422.72 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.68/1,422.72 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.68x = 1,422.72 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.68x = 657,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,638.09/949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.48

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