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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.70, 1,423.40 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.70, 1,423.40 and 428.54 is: 642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.70 : 1,423.40 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.70/1,423.40 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.70x = 1,423.40 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.70x = 609,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,983.84/948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.97

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