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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,423.08 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,423.08 and 435 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,423.08 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,423.08 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,423.08 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 619,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,039.80/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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