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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,421.38 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,421.38 and 427.02 is: 640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,421.38 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,421.38 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,421.38 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 606,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,950.58/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.72

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