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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.32, 1,422.63 and 400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.32, 1,422.63 and 400.58 is: 600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.32 : 1,422.63 = 400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.32/1,422.63 = 400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.32x = 1,422.63 × 400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.32x = 569,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,877.13/948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.93

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