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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.38, 1,420.16 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.38, 1,420.16 and 297.96 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.38 : 1,420.16 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.38/1,420.16 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.38x = 1,420.16 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.38x = 423,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,149.38/947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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