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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,422 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,422 and 400.08 is: 599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,422 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,422 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,422 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 568,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,913.76/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.66

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