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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.30, 1,421.40 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.30, 1,421.40 and 400.32 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.30 : 1,421.40 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.30/1,421.40 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.30x = 1,421.40 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.30x = 569,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,014.85/948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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