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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.35, 1,421.57 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.35, 1,421.57 and 399.49 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.35 : 1,421.57 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.35/1,421.57 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.35x = 1,421.57 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.35x = 567,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,893.89/947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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