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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.81, 1,423.47 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.81, 1,423.47 and 401.02 is: 601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.81 : 1,423.47 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.81/1,423.47 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.81x = 1,423.47 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.81x = 570,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,837.88/948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.63

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