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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.21, 1,422.62 and 400.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.21, 1,422.62 and 400.54 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.21 : 1,422.62 = 400.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.21/1,422.62 = 400.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.21x = 1,422.62 × 400.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.21x = 569,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,816.21/948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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