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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,422.40 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,422.40 and 400.44 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,422.40 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,422.40 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,422.40 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 569,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,585.86/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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