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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.38, 1,421.22 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.38, 1,421.22 and 485.46 is: 728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.38 : 1,421.22 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.38/1,421.22 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.38x = 1,421.22 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.38x = 689,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,945.46/947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.27

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