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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.00, 1,422.06 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.00, 1,422.06 and 298.69 is: 448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.00 : 1,422.06 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.00/1,422.06 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.00x = 1,422.06 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.00x = 424,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,750.43/948.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.05

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