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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,422.98 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,422.98 and 299.39 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,422.98 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,422.98 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,422.98 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 426,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,017.37/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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