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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.20, 1,420.76 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.20, 1,420.76 and 297.92 is: 446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.20 : 1,420.76 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.20/1,420.76 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.20x = 1,420.76 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.20x = 423,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,272.82/947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.87

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