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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,422.22 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,422.22 and 299.04 is: 448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,422.22 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,422.22 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,422.22 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 425,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,300.67/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.40

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