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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.35, 1,422.66 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.35, 1,422.66 and 299 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.35 : 1,422.66 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.35/1,422.66 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.35x = 1,422.66 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.35x = 425,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,375.34/948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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