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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.57, 1,423.01 and 400.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.57, 1,423.01 and 400.83 is: 601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.57 : 1,423.01 = 400.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.57/1,423.01 = 400.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.57x = 1,423.01 × 400.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.57x = 570,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,383.09/948.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.31

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