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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,423.46 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,423.46 and 290.78 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,423.46 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,423.46 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,423.46 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 413,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,917.98/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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