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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.41, 1,421.98 and 485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.41, 1,421.98 and 485.30 is: 727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.41 : 1,421.98 = 485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.41/1,421.98 = 485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.41x = 1,421.98 × 485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.41x = 690,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,078.57/948.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.61

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