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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.11, 1,420.97 and 427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.11, 1,420.97 and 427.37 is: 640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.11 : 1,420.97 = 427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.11/1,420.97 = 427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.11x = 1,420.97 × 427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.11x = 607,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,270.71/948.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.51

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