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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.42, 1,419.88 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.42, 1,419.88 and 399.28 is: 598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.42 : 1,419.88 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.42/1,419.88 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.42x = 1,419.88 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.42x = 566,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,929.69/947.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.39

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