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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.31, 1,421.41 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.31, 1,421.41 and 400.87 is: 600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.31 : 1,421.41 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.31/1,421.41 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.31x = 1,421.41 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.31x = 569,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,800.63/948.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.86

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