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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.12, 1,421.70 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.12, 1,421.70 and 435.16 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.12 : 1,421.70 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.12/1,421.70 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.12x = 1,421.70 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.12x = 618,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,666.97/948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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