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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.24, 1,421.40 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.24, 1,421.40 and 434.24 is: 651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.24 : 1,421.40 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.24/1,421.40 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.24x = 1,421.40 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.24x = 617,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,228.74/947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.61

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