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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,421.73 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,421.73 and 298.53 is: 447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,421.73 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,421.73 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,421.73 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 424,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,429.06/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.71

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