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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.95, 1,423.96 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.95, 1,423.96 and 401.09 is: 601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.95 : 1,423.96 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.95/1,423.96 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.95x = 1,423.96 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.95x = 571,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,136.12/948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.86

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