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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.93, 1,423.47 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.93, 1,423.47 and 364.22 is: 546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.93 : 1,423.47 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.93/1,423.47 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.93x = 1,423.47 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.93x = 518,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,449.13/948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.35

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