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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.58, 1,421.40 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.58, 1,421.40 and 298.32 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.58 : 1,421.40 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.58/1,421.40 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.58x = 1,421.40 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.58x = 424,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,032.05/947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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