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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.96, 1,423.08 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.96, 1,423.08 and 428.88 is: 643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.96 : 1,423.08 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.96/1,423.08 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.96x = 1,423.08 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.96x = 610,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,330.55/948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.16

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