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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.42, 1,423.22 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.42, 1,423.22 and 401.06 is: 601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.42 : 1,423.22 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.42/1,423.22 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.42x = 1,423.22 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.42x = 570,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,796.61/948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.84

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