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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.36, 1,422.09 and 332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.36, 1,422.09 and 332.05 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.36 : 1,422.09 = 332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.36/1,422.09 = 332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.36x = 1,422.09 × 332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.36x = 472,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,204.98/948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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