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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,421.35 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,421.35 and 399.60 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,421.35 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,421.35 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,421.35 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 567,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,970.46/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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