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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,420.48 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,420.48 and 297.76 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,420.48 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,420.48 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,420.48 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 422,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,962.12/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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