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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.67, 1,422.31 and 400.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.67, 1,422.31 and 400.55 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.67 : 1,422.31 = 400.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.67/1,422.31 = 400.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.67x = 1,422.31 × 400.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.67x = 569,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,698.16/948.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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