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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.50, 1,421.46 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.50, 1,421.46 and 400.15 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.50 : 1,421.46 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.50/1,421.46 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.50x = 1,421.46 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.50x = 568,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,797.22/947.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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