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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.54, 1,422.78 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.54, 1,422.78 and 332.25 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.54 : 1,422.78 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.54/1,422.78 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.54x = 1,422.78 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.54x = 472,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,718.66/948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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