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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.20, 1,420.80 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.20, 1,420.80 and 434.20 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.20 : 1,420.80 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.20/1,420.80 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.20x = 1,420.80 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.20x = 616,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,911.36/947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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