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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,422.72 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,422.72 and 299.10 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,422.72 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,422.72 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,422.72 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 425,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,535.55/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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