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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947, 1,421.04 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947, 1,421.04 and 434 is: 651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947 : 1,421.04 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947/1,421.04 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947x = 1,421.04 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947x = 616,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,731.36/947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.25

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