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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,423.15 and 486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,423.15 and 486.46 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,423.15 = 486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,423.15 = 486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,423.15 × 486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 692,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,300.77/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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