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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.39, 1,422.98 and 400.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.39, 1,422.98 and 400.69 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.39 : 1,422.98 = 400.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.39/1,422.98 = 400.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.39x = 1,422.98 × 400.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.39x = 570,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,173.86/948.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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