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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,420.04 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,420.04 and 453.76 is: 680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,420.04 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,420.04 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,420.04 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 644,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,357.35/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.05

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