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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.64, 1,423.07 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.64, 1,423.07 and 332.40 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.64 : 1,423.07 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.64/1,423.07 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.64x = 1,423.07 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.64x = 473,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,033.39/948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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