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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.84, 1,423.68 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.84, 1,423.68 and 462.16 is: 692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.84 : 1,423.68 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.84/1,423.68 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.84x = 1,423.68 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.84x = 657,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,967.95/949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.71

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