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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.84, 1,422.36 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.84, 1,422.36 and 400.38 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.84 : 1,422.36 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.84/1,422.36 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.84x = 1,422.36 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.84x = 569,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,484.50/948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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