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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,421.01 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,421.01 and 399.70 is: 598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,421.01 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,421.01 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,421.01 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 567,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,979.47/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.83

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