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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.43, 1,422.80 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.43, 1,422.80 and 400.62 is: 600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.43 : 1,422.80 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.43/1,422.80 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.43x = 1,422.80 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.43x = 569,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,994.80/948.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.99

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