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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.58, 1,424.19 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.58, 1,424.19 and 486.68 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.58 : 1,424.19 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.58/1,424.19 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.58x = 1,424.19 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.58x = 693,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,124.79/948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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