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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.85, 1,423.35 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.85, 1,423.35 and 299.64 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.85 : 1,423.35 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.85/1,423.35 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.85x = 1,423.35 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.85x = 426,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,492.59/948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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