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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.11, 1,421.89 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.11, 1,421.89 and 400.28 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.11 : 1,421.89 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.11/1,421.89 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.11x = 1,421.89 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.11x = 569,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,146.02/948.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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