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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.38, 1,421.29 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.38, 1,421.29 and 298.11 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.38 : 1,421.29 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.38/1,421.29 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.38x = 1,421.29 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.38x = 423,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,701.51/947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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