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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.19, 1,422.57 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.19, 1,422.57 and 486.30 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.19 : 1,422.57 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.19/1,422.57 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.19x = 1,422.57 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.19x = 691,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,787.46/948.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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