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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.66, 1,423.17 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.66, 1,423.17 and 299.49 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.66 : 1,423.17 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.66/1,423.17 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.66x = 1,423.17 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.66x = 426,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,225.18/948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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