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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.64, 1,422.75 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.64, 1,422.75 and 363.43 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.64 : 1,422.75 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.64/1,422.75 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.64x = 1,422.75 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.64x = 517,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,070.03/948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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