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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,420.23 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,420.23 and 399.96 is: 599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,420.23 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,420.23 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,420.23 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 568,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,035.19/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.53

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