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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.52, 1,422.86 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.52, 1,422.86 and 332.26 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.52 : 1,422.86 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.52/1,422.86 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.52x = 1,422.86 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.52x = 472,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,759.46/948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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