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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947, 1,420.50 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947, 1,420.50 and 297.56 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947 : 1,420.50 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947/1,420.50 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947x = 1,420.50 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947x = 422,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,683.98/947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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