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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.43, 1,421.28 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.43, 1,421.28 and 298.35 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.43 : 1,421.28 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.43/1,421.28 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.43x = 1,421.28 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.43x = 424,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,038.89/947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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