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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,423.35 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,423.35 and 290.79 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,423.35 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,423.35 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,423.35 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 413,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,895.95/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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