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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,423.18 and 428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,423.18 and 428.84 is: 643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,423.18 = 428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,423.18 = 428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,423.18 × 428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 610,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,316.51/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.47

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