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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,421.14 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,421.14 and 484.70 is: 727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,421.14 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,421.14 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,421.14 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 688,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,826.56/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.15

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