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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.97, 1,423.44 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.97, 1,423.44 and 400.80 is: 601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.97 : 1,423.44 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.97/1,423.44 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.97x = 1,423.44 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.97x = 570,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,512.08/948.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.19

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