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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,423.08 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,423.08 and 461.55 is: 691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,423.08 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,423.08 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,423.08 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 656,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,822.57/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.41

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