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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.70, 1,423.24 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.70, 1,423.24 and 400.88 is: 601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.70 : 1,423.24 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.70/1,423.24 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.70x = 1,423.24 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.70x = 570,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,548.45/948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.40

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