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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,421.02 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,421.02 and 400.52 is: 600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,421.02 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,421.02 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,421.02 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 569,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,146.93/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.37

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