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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.13, 1,421.28 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.13, 1,421.28 and 298.42 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.13 : 1,421.28 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.13/1,421.28 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.13x = 1,421.28 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.13x = 424,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,134.82/948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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