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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.99, 1,423.69 and 401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.99, 1,423.69 and 401.43 is: 602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.99 : 1,423.69 = 401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.99/1,423.69 = 401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.99x = 1,423.69 × 401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.99x = 571,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,511.88/948.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.23

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