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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,421.49 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,421.49 and 362.64 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,421.49 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,421.49 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,421.49 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 515,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,489.13/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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