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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.08, 1,422.18 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.08, 1,422.18 and 400.16 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.08 : 1,422.18 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.08/1,422.18 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.08x = 1,422.18 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.08x = 569,099.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,099.55/948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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