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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.03, 1,422.23 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.03, 1,422.23 and 298.95 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.03 : 1,422.23 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.03/1,422.23 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.03x = 1,422.23 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.03x = 425,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,174.16/948.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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