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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,419.93 and 427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,419.93 and 427.58 is: 640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,419.93 = 427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,419.93 = 427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,419.93 × 427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 607,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,133.67/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.91

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