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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.45, 1,423.21 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.45, 1,423.21 and 332.61 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.45 : 1,423.21 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.45/1,423.21 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.45x = 1,423.21 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.45x = 473,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,374.29/948.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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