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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.34, 1,419.09 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.34, 1,419.09 and 434.70 is: 651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.34 : 1,419.09 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.34/1,419.09 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.34x = 1,419.09 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.34x = 616,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,878.42/947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.17

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