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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,423.22 and 400.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,423.22 and 400.85 is: 601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,423.22 = 400.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,423.22 = 400.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,423.22 × 400.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 570,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,496.21/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.60

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