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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.52, 1,422.28 and 428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.52, 1,422.28 and 428.68 is: 642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.52 : 1,422.28 = 428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.52/1,422.28 = 428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.52x = 1,422.28 × 428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.52x = 609,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,702.99/948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.79

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