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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.62, 1,422.50 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.62, 1,422.50 and 400.50 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.62 : 1,422.50 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.62/1,422.50 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.62x = 1,422.50 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.62x = 569,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,711.25/948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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