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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.81, 1,423.37 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.81, 1,423.37 and 401.15 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.81 : 1,423.37 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.81/1,423.37 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.81x = 1,423.37 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.81x = 570,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,989.44/948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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