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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,419.30 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,419.30 and 426.93 is: 639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,419.30 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,419.30 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,419.30 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 605,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,941.75/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.83

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