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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,421.46 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,421.46 and 401.13 is: 601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,421.46 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,421.46 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,421.46 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 570,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,190.25/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.11

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