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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.84, 1,421.34 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.84, 1,421.34 and 436.20 is: 653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.84 : 1,421.34 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.84/1,421.34 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.84x = 1,421.34 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.84x = 619,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,988.51/948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.42

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