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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,420.08 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,420.08 and 322.13 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,420.08 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,420.08 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,420.08 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 457,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,446.54/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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