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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.80, 1,422.18 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.80, 1,422.18 and 429.08 is: 643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.80 : 1,422.18 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.80/1,422.18 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.80x = 1,422.18 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.80x = 610,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,228.99/948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.16

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