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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.44, 1,421.16 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.44, 1,421.16 and 298.17 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.44 : 1,421.16 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.44/1,421.16 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.44x = 1,421.16 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.44x = 423,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,747.28/947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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