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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.58, 1,423.06 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.58, 1,423.06 and 400.44 is: 600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.58 : 1,423.06 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.58/1,423.06 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.58x = 1,423.06 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.58x = 569,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,850.15/948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.74

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