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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.45, 1,421.17 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.45, 1,421.17 and 400.01 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.45 : 1,421.17 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.45/1,421.17 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.45x = 1,421.17 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.45x = 568,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,484.76/947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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