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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.45, 1,421.33 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.45, 1,421.33 and 298.13 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.45 : 1,421.33 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.45/1,421.33 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.45x = 1,421.33 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.45x = 423,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,732.52/947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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