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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,419.90 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,419.90 and 399.32 is: 598.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,419.90 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,419.90 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,419.90 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 566,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,994.47/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.54

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