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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.88, 1,423.10 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.88, 1,423.10 and 332.58 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.88 : 1,423.10 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.88/1,423.10 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.88x = 1,423.10 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.88x = 473,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,299.39/948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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