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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,421.08 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,421.08 and 399.62 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,421.08 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,421.08 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,421.08 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 567,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,891.99/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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