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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.06, 1,422.03 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.06, 1,422.03 and 435.06 is: 652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.06 : 1,422.03 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.06/1,422.03 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.06x = 1,422.03 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.06x = 618,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,668.37/948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.56

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