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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.93, 1,423.61 and 400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.93, 1,423.61 and 400.97 is: 601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.93 : 1,423.61 = 400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.93/1,423.61 = 400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.93x = 1,423.61 × 400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.93x = 570,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,815.78/948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.54

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