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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.04, 1,421.58 and 323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.04, 1,421.58 and 323.13 is: 484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.04 : 1,421.58 = 323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.04/1,421.58 = 323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.04x = 1,421.58 × 323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.04x = 459,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,355.15/948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.53

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