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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,423.11 and 400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,423.11 and 400.47 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,423.11 = 400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,423.11 = 400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,423.11 × 400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 569,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,912.86/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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