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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.68, 1,422.90 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.68, 1,422.90 and 299.48 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.68 : 1,422.90 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.68/1,422.90 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.68x = 1,422.90 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.68x = 426,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,130.09/948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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