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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.38, 1,422.40 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.38, 1,422.40 and 400.95 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.38 : 1,422.40 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.38/1,422.40 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.38x = 1,422.40 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.38x = 570,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,311.28/948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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