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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.53, 1,423.14 and 428.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.53, 1,423.14 and 428.48 is: 642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.53 : 1,423.14 = 428.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.53/1,423.14 = 428.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.53x = 1,423.14 × 428.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.53x = 609,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,787.03/948.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.88

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