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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.24, 1,422.13 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.24, 1,422.13 and 298.97 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.24 : 1,422.13 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.24/1,422.13 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.24x = 1,422.13 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.24x = 425,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,174.21/948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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