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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.05, 1,420.59 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.05, 1,420.59 and 297.78 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.05 : 1,420.59 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.05/1,420.59 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.05x = 1,420.59 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.05x = 423,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,021.80/947.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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