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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.48, 1,421.96 and 399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.48, 1,421.96 and 399.38 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.48 : 1,421.96 = 399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.48/1,421.96 = 399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.48x = 1,421.96 × 399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.48x = 567,893.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,893.28/947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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