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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.77, 1,423.46 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.77, 1,423.46 and 363.95 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.77 : 1,423.46 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.77/1,423.46 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.77x = 1,423.46 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.77x = 518,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,072.74/948.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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