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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,423.12 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,423.12 and 299.52 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,423.12 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,423.12 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,423.12 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 426,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,252.90/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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