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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.02, 1,421.15 and 427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.02, 1,421.15 and 427.30 is: 641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.02 : 1,421.15 = 427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.02/1,421.15 = 427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.02x = 1,421.15 × 427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.02x = 607,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,257.40/947.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.23

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