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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.30, 1,421.14 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.30, 1,421.14 and 399.48 is: 599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.30 : 1,421.14 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.30/1,421.14 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.30x = 1,421.14 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.30x = 567,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,720.83/947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.30

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