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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,421.51 and 427.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,421.51 and 427.55 is: 641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,421.51 = 427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,421.51 = 427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,421.51 × 427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 607,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,768.02/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.11

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