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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.68, 1,422.96 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.68, 1,422.96 and 299.24 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.68 : 1,422.96 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.68/1,422.96 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.68x = 1,422.96 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.68x = 425,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,806.55/948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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