Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,422.18 and 435
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 948, 1,422.18 and 435 is: 652.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948 : 1,422.18 = 435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948/1,422.18 = 435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948x = 1,422.18 × 435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948x = 618,648.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,648.30/948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652.58
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