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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,423.65 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,423.65 and 299.66 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,423.65 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,423.65 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,423.65 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 426,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,610.96/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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