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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.43, 1,422.86 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.43, 1,422.86 and 290.37 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.43 : 1,422.86 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.43/1,422.86 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.43x = 1,422.86 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.43x = 413,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,155.86/948.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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