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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,422.18 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,422.18 and 400.15 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,422.18 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,422.18 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,422.18 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 569,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,085.33/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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